DIY

New Roof

We discovered that the roof has some leaks in at least one area of the house. On day one we worked late into the evening removing the clay roof tiles…

Evening view on the first day of roof work

Then we cleaned up and reinstalled the tiles, thus the new roof looks a lot like the old:

Reinstalled roof tiles

But it’s what’s underneath that counts. A new layer of plywood and water-repelling roofing paper should enable this refreshed roof to last for many years to come. It was hard work, but a good sense of accomplishment. We only did the two rooms in the center of the photo; we’ll assess the others later.

Closeup of new plywood underlayment along with water-repelling roofing felt

Repairs

The house we are staying in is an old adobe, approximately 150 years old. There have been various additions and changes over the years, but overall it is well maintained and in good condition for its age.

Nonetheless, there are a few minor repairs we’re working on on the house. Starting with the foundation, where some of the old adobe is crumbling. Nothing major – just chipping away the loose stuff and then re-sealing it.

Before
After